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G Minor Blues Hammer-On Lick

A G minor blues lick with a driving box 3 shape, quick hammer-on movement, and a clean melodic finish. It has more rhythmic push than a slow vocal phrase, but still stays clear and easy to follow.

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Blues
G Minor
Intermediate
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This is a moving blues phrase built around box 3. The hammer-on and repeated climb give it forward motion, while the final notes bring it back into a simple, grounded blues sound. It feels like a phrase that keeps the solo active without becoming too busy.

01

Practice the opening rhythm slowly so the grouped notes feel even

02

The hammered note should be almost as strong as the picked notes

03

Do not speed up at the end. Let the final notes land cleanly and naturally

Where to Use

Use this lick in the early or middle part of a G minor blues solo when you want to add movement after a shorter phrase. It works well over the I chord or over a steady G minor blues groove where you want a clear, rhythmic line.

Focus On

Keep the hammer-on clean and make sure the triplet feel stays steady. The lick should move forward, but it should not sound rushed. Aim for a clear rhythmic pulse and let the final notes settle naturally.